Microsoft has sent word that they will be setting up an European office of Microsoft Game Studios (MGS). The main purpose of the European arm will be to focus on continuing and growing the success of MGS-published content in Europe as well as build relationships with European development talent.
Phil Spencer, GM, Microsoft Game Studios remarks, “Europe is obviously very important to our platform efforts and an area where have a strong record of working with some of the best game industry talent. We already have a reputable presence in the region with some of the world’s best development talent like Lionhead and Rare, and great publishing partners like Bizarre Creations, Real Time Worlds and Remedy. I’m very eager about what we’ve achieved in Europe and I look forward to continuing and fortifying that success by building deeper relationships with the development community here.”
The European arm of MGS will be based in Reading, United Kingdom. Spencer will continue his role of running the MGS publishing business while reporting to the Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Game Studios, Shane Kim.